Senior Manager Architecture

Location:  Newbury or London + *Hybrid
Salary:  Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours:  Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri



*Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.



Who We Are

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives. 


At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company.  We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.


Join our Digital teams where we harness the power of digital and embody the spirit of innovation to deliver the best solutions for our customers.



What you’ll do

Within this role you will have overall ownership and accountability for the UK E2E & Digital Architecture definition, planning and execution with an organisation-wide impact.  The role represents a senior leadership position, operating in a highly complex environment where they will be a trusted expert across Solution and Software Architecture, as well as the Enterprise Architecture vertical, capable of creation and delivery of our future direction.

 

• You will be leading with clear purpose and a shared strategy, for the Solution & Digital Architecture team in conjunction with the Enterprise Architecture vertical.
• You will play a key role in defining and delivering against our strategic vision & transformation of event driven Architecture. 
• You will lead an Architecture strategy that outlines the approach, principles, and preparation for delivering the reinvention of our Technology Stack.
• You will be responsible for driving innovative, efficient, highly productive Architecture Function that is rated as the best place to work.
• You will be leading the transformation of cost and productivity, ensuring budget spend and scope is in alignment with the business plan. 
• You will be bringing industry thought leadership to Vodafone, and globally representing our brand in the global Technology space.

Who you are
 

• You will be able to demonstrate leadership of the full software development lifecycle including multiple delivery methodologies with the ability to mentor, motivate and shape high performing teams.
• You will possess a deep understanding of Architecture and Engineering with the experience and ability to lead, mentor, motivate and shape multidiscipline technology teams across multiple locations.
• You will have experience of large-scale cloud-hosted solutions with challenging expectations of security, availability, and performance.
• You will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of successful change initiatives underpinning key efficiency outcomes.
• You will possess experience of managing significant budgets and business cases while able to represent critical issues and project status in a succinct manner at a board level when required.
• You will have clear communication skills with the ability to flex to the audience including Senior Managers and Exco level.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.



What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies. 



Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.


If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.



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